Overnight Charge Nurse | Behavioral Health

Lenape Valley Foundation • Doylestown, PA

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About The Position

Bright Path Center is seeking an experienced Overnight Charge Registered Nurse to provide direct client care and serve as the nursing leader during overnight operations in a behavioral health setting. This working leadership role supports nursing staff and Psychiatric Technicians, coordinates clinical activities, responds to crises, and helps ensure high-quality, person-centered care. The position is full-time, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend coverage and overnight shift differential pay.

Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a nonprofit provider of human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Its mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. LVF has more than 30 programs and is committed to evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and crisis intervention skills.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Experience using electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to compassionate, client-centered care.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, crisis services, detoxification, emergency services, or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services.
• Serve as the on-site nursing leader during overnight hours.
• Supervise and support Psychiatric Technicians and nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Delegate assignments and monitor unit operations to ensure safe, effective client care.
• Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, and conduct ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Respond to urgent medical and behavioral health situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff while promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment for clients and staff.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earnings on the employee's own schedule.
• Shift differential pay for overnight and weekend work.
• 15 PTO days, 10 paid sick days, 4 paid personal days, 7 paid holidays, and 5 paid conference days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing education assistance program.
• Access to student loan management and repayment support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed